(a) A court of the District shall recognize and enforce a child-custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter.
(b) A court of the District may utilize any remedy available under other law of the District to enforce a child-custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this subchapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child-custody determination.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 303 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 46 - Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
§ 16–4603.02. Enforcement under Hague Convention
§ 16–4603.04. Temporary visitation
§ 16–4603.05. Registration of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.06. Enforcement of registered determination
§ 16–4603.07. Simultaneous proceedings
§ 16–4603.08. Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
§ 16–4603.09. Service of petition and order
§ 16–4603.10. Hearing and order
§ 16–4603.11. Warrant to take physical custody of child
§ 16–4603.12. Costs, fees, and expenses
§ 16–4603.13. Recognition and enforcement
§ 16–4603.15. Role of Attorney General for the District of Columbia